NHL betting news, trends, odds and predictions for Tuesday, January 2, 2018 from various handicappers and websites
Tuesday’s NHL
Penguins won six of their last nine games with Philly; they’re 2-3 in their last five visits here. Over is 6-2-1 in last nine series games. Pittsburgh lost seven of its last ten games overall, four of their last five on road. Under is 6-2-1 in their last nine games. Philly lost three of its last four games; they won four of their last five home games. Under is 6-3-1 in Flyers’ last ten games.
Islanders lost seven of last nine games with Boston; Bruins won their last four games in Brooklyn. Five of last six series games stayed under total. Bruins won six of their last seven games; they’re 7-2 in their last nine road games. Four of their last six games stayed under the total. Islanders lost nine of their last 13 games; they’re 4-3 in last seven home games. Over is 25-5-2 in their last 32 games.
Lightning won six of last nine games with Toronto; Tampa Bay won four of last five games in this building. Under is 6-1-1 in last eight series games. Toronto lost six of its last nine games; they won last three home games. Five of Leafs’ last six games went over total. Tampa Bay won 11 of last 13 games overall, four of last five on road. three of their last four games stayed under the total.
Washington won seven of last nine games with Carolina; Caps lost three of last five visits to Raleigh. Over is 4-1-1 in last six series games. Washington won 10 of last 14 games overall, but they lost last three road games, outscored 7-2. Caps’ last three road games stayed under total. Carolina won seven of its last nine games; they won their last six home games. Under is 8-3 in their last 11 games.
Sharks won nine of last ten games with Montreal; they’re 3-1 in last four games in this arena. Three of last four series games went over. San Jose won three of its last four games; they lost last three road games, outscored 15-6. Four of their last six games went over total. Montreal lost its last four games, outscored 12-3; they’re they lost three of last four home games. Seven of Canadiens’ last eight games stayed under.
Minnesota won six of last eight games with Florida; Panthers lost their last five visits to the Twin Cities. Last three series games went over the total. Florida won its last five games, allowing a total of six goals; they lost three of last four road tilts. Seven of their last nine games stayed under the total. Minnesota won seven of its last eight home games, split last six games overall; four of their last six games went over total.
Blues won their last eight games with New Jersey; Devils lost their last four games in St Louis, last three of which went over the total. Devils won five of their last seven games overall, they’re 1-4 in their last five road games. Eight of their last 11 games went over total. St Louis lost seven of its last ten games; they’re 4-5 in their last nine home games. Under is 10-1 in Blues’ last eleven games.
Blue Jackets lost seven of last nine games with Dallas; they’re 4-1 in last five visits to Texas. Five of last seven series games went over total. Columbus lost its last three games, allowing 15 goals; they lost their last five road games. Over is 5-2 in their last seven road games. Dallas Stars won four of last five games overall- they won their last four home games. Seven of last nine Dallas games went over the total.
Home side won last five Jet-Avalanche games; Winnipeg lost its last three visits to Denver, with two of losses in OT. Five of last seven series games stayed under the total. Winnipeg won five of last seven games overall but lost eight of last ten on road. Three of their last four games went over. Colorado is 7-4 in its last 11 games, 3-1 in last four home tilts. Three of their last four games went over total.
Home side won last seven LA-Edmonton games; Kings were outscored 7-2 in losing their last three visits to Edmonton. Three of last four series games stayed under. Kings lost five of their last eight games overall, four of last six road games. Four of their last five games stayed under total. Edmonton lost its last three games, outscored 15-6; Oilers are 3-5 in their last eight home games. Under is 5-3 in their last eight games.
Ducks won four of last six games with Vancouver; they’re 2-3 in last five games in this building. Under is 3-1-1 in last five series games. Anaheim won four of its last five games; they lost six of their last nine road games. Nine of their last 12 games stayed under total. Vancouver lost nine of its last 11 games overall, six of last eight at home. Nine of their last ten games went over total. This is Canucks’ last home game for three weeks.
Las Vegas won 4-3 in a SO at Nashville Dec 8, teams’ only meeting. Predators lost four of their last six games overall, three of last four at home. Under is 5-3 in their last eight games. Las Vegas won its last seven games; they’re 16-3 at home. Three of their last four games stayed under total.
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PITTSBURGH (19-18-0-3, 41 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (16-14-0-8, 40 pts.) - 1/2/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 19-21 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 19-27 ATS (-13.4 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 65-47 ATS (+113.2 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 34-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 37-16 ATS (+14.2 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 39-14 ATS (+19.3 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 246-260 ATS (-25.7 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-12 ATS (+18.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-12 ATS (-9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 6-3 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 6-3-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.3 Units)
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BOSTON (21-10-0-6, 48 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (20-15-0-4, 44 pts.) - 1/2/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 24-34 ATS (-14.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 25-10 ATS (+14.3 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 74-61 ATS (+139.5 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
BOSTON is 42-28 ATS (+70.9 Units) in road games after shutting out their opponent in their previous game since 1996.
BOSTON is 135-108 ATS (+23.0 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 82-120 ATS (-48.2 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-2 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 5-2-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.0 Units)
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TAMPA BAY (28-8-0-2, 58 pts.) at TORONTO (23-15-0-2, 48 pts.) - 1/2/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 28-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 15-4 ATS (+8.9 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
TAMPA BAY is 14-4 ATS (+8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 14-4 ATS (+8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 47-60 ATS (-37.6 Units) in home games in January games since 1996.
TORONTO is 87-101 ATS (-41.1 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 6-3 (+1.9 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 6-3-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.1 Units)
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WASHINGTON (24-13-0-3, 51 pts.) at CAROLINA (18-13-0-7, 43 pts.) - 1/2/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 18-8 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 13-4 ATS (+8.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 148-81 ATS (+20.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CAROLINA is 28-46 ATS (+77.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-2 (+3.4 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 6-2-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.8 Units)
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SAN JOSE (20-12-0-4, 44 pts.) at MONTREAL (16-19-0-4, 36 pts.) - 1/2/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 409-325 ATS (-117.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
MONTREAL is 99-79 ATS (+16.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 17-5 ATS (+10.4 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 122-94 ATS (+20.6 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1996.
MONTREAL is 16-23 ATS (-15.5 Units) in all games this season.
MONTREAL is 5-14 ATS (-9.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
MONTREAL is 3-10 ATS (-7.9 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 5-0 (+5.4 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 5-0-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)
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FLORIDA (17-16-0-5, 39 pts.) at MINNESOTA (20-16-0-3, 43 pts.) - 1/2/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 105-160 ATS (+269.3 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
FLORIDA is 158-236 ATS (+412.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
FLORIDA is 18-6 ATS (+10.9 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 47-56 ATS (-29.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 3-2-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)
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NEW JERSEY (22-10-0-6, 50 pts.) at ST LOUIS (24-15-0-2, 50 pts.) - 1/2/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 22-16 ATS (+39.8 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 6-1 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 5-0-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.1 Units)
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COLUMBUS (22-15-0-3, 47 pts.) at DALLAS (22-15-0-3, 47 pts.) - 1/2/2018, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 161-146 ATS (+323.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 9-3 ATS (+12.8 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 9-21 ATS (-14.3 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 13-22 ATS (-14.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 3-1 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 3-1-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.0 Units)
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WINNIPEG (23-11-0-6, 52 pts.) at COLORADO (19-16-0-3, 41 pts.) - 1/2/2018, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 8-2 ATS (+10.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
COLORADO is 7-2 ATS (+9.0 Units) in home games after a non-conference game this season.
COLORADO is 182-159 ATS (+20.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
WINNIPEG is 24-19 ATS (+50.4 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
WINNIPEG is 26-14 ATS (+41.4 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 10-36 ATS (+60.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 1-13 ATS (+18.1 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 6-5 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 6-5-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.4 Units)
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LOS ANGELES (23-11-0-5, 51 pts.) at EDMONTON (17-19-0-3, 37 pts.) - 1/2/2018, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 21-24 ATS (-16.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 16-24 ATS (-20.3 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 20-11 ATS (+31.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 73-63 ATS (+144.5 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 18-6 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 15-4 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LOS ANGELES is 15-4 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
EDMONTON is 17-22 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 12-27 ATS (-18.0 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 0-7 ATS (-11.9 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 7-3 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 7-3-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.5 Units)
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ANAHEIM (18-14-0-8, 44 pts.) at VANCOUVER (16-18-0-5, 37 pts.) - 1/2/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 173-117 ATS (+41.1 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 531-425 ATS (+38.7 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 130-126 ATS (+273.8 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 232-236 ATS (-148.1 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 131-131 ATS (-74.9 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 0-6 ATS (+6.2 Units) in home games after a division game this season.
VANCOUVER is 120-126 ATS (-55.3 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 375-349 ATS (-40.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 5-6 (+2.3 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 6-5-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.1 Units)
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NASHVILLE (23-10-0-5, 51 pts.) at VEGAS (26-9-0-2, 54 pts.) - 1/2/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 43-85 ATS (+140.9 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
VEGAS is 26-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in all games this season.
VEGAS is 9-2 ATS (+11.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
VEGAS is 10-4 ATS (+14.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
VEGAS is 12-7 ATS (+19.2 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
VEGAS is 12-5 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VEGAS is 12-5 ATS (+17.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
NASHVILLE is 252-203 ATS (+31.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 48-29 ATS (+16.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 162-165 ATS (+355.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
VEGAS is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
VEGAS is 1-0-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)
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Trend Report
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WASHINGTON @ CAROLINA
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Carolina
Washington is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games
Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games at home
BOSTON @ NY ISLANDERS
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
Boston is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Islanders's last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Islanders's last 6 games at home
PITTSBURGH @ PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
TAMPA BAY @ TORONTO
Tampa Bay is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
SAN JOSE @ MONTREAL
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 6 games when playing on the road against Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 6 games when playing at home against San Jose
FLORIDA @ MINNESOTA
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Florida's last 14 games on the road
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
Minnesota is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
NEW JERSEY @ ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 8 of New Jersey's last 10 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 8 of New Jersey's last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games at home
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Jersey
COLUMBUS @ DALLAS
Columbus is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Columbus is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games
WINNIPEG @ COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 7 games when playing Colorado
Winnipeg is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Colorado is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Colorado is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
LOS ANGELES @ EDMONTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games
Los Angeles is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games at home
Edmonton is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
ANAHEIM @ VANCOUVER
Anaheim is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Anaheim is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Vancouver's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Vancouver's last 7 games at home
NASHVILLE @ LAS VEGAS
Nashville is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Nashville is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Las Vegas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Las Vegas is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games